Changes to Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute – Part 1
February 20, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – Historically, health care in the United States has been based on fee-for-service (“FFS”). That is, third party payors (“TPPs”) pay a physician, hospital or other provider for the service rendered…regardless of the o
Post-Vaccination Marketing in HME Retail
February 20, 2021
HERMITAGE, TN – Marketing has changed dramatically in the past year due to COVID-19, but there are still a few creative ways to get in front of your referral sources and promote your business and all the new products that have been introduced r
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Respiratory/Sleep
Ventec Life Systems Reflects on Record-Breaking Year
February 20, 2021
BOTHELL, WA – Ventec Life Systems completed a record-breaking year manufacturing VOCSN critical care ventilators in response to COVID-19. Ventec produced 45,000 ventilators in part due to a collaboration with General Motors (GM) to deliver cri
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Legislative/Advocacy
On Phoenix, Heat, and Demand
February 14, 2021
LOVELAND, CO – Like so many events across the world, postponing Medtrade West from April to July was a move motivated by the global pandemic. Now set for July 12-14, 2021 at the Phoenix Convention Center, the show lands squarely in the heart of the
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Legislative/Advocacy
Republicans Hope to Stymie Biden’s HHS Pick
February 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in the NY Times and elsewhere, then president-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. nominated Xavier Becerra (pictured) in late December 2020 to be the new secretary of Health & Human Services. “Mr. Becerra has carved out
Dos and Don’ts of Working with Manufacturers
February 14, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – Historically, the relationship between manufacturers and DME suppliers was viewed as “vendor-purchaser.” The supplier would purchase products from the manufacturer … and that was it. Over the years, this relationship has sh